James purposes a Christian's joy is not dependent upon favorable external circumstances. Rather, the joy a Christian experiences is in the 'knowing' what God is doing in their life. A Christian's divine perspective is not in the feeling but in the knowing!

Jay Ledbetter

Pastor, United Church of God

Jay Ledbetter is a pastor serving the United Church of God congregations in Knoxville and Kingsport (Tennessee), London (Kentucky) and Roanoke (Virginia).